1942 Nevada gubernatorial election

The 1942 Nevada gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 1942. Incumbent Democrat Edward P. Carville defeated Republican nominee Aaron V. Tallman with 60.26% of the vote.

1942 Nevada gubernatorial election

November 3, 1942

Nominee Edward P. Carville Aaron V. Tallman Party Democratic Republican Popular vote 24,505 16,164 Percentage 60.26% 39.75%

Governor before election Edward P. Carville Democratic Elected Governor Edward P. Carville Democratic

Primary elections

Primary elections were held on September 1, 1942.[1]

Democratic primary

Candidates

• Edward P. Carville, incumbent Governor
• Roland H. Wiley, attorney

Results

Democratic primary results[1]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Edward P. Carville (inc.)	13,494	62.89
	Democratic	Roland H. Wiley	7,964	37.11
Total votes			21,458	100.00

General election

Candidates

• Edward P. Carville, Democratic
• Aaron V. Tallman, Republican

Results

1942 Nevada gubernatorial election[1]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±
	Democratic	Edward P. Carville (inc.)	24,505	60.26%
	Republican	Aaron V. Tallman	16,164	39.75%
Majority
Turnout			40,669
	Democratic hold		Swing

References

1. "Guide to U.S. elections - CQ Press, Congressional Quarterly, inc". Books.google.com. Retrieved 2019-04-30.